Community Pediatric Asthma Service

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Clinical Referral Information

Need to know where to send your
asthma patient in the Calgary Zone?

Our "Where to Send Pediatric Patients"
information sheet includes all your options,
including links to more information and
referral forms in the Alberta Referral Directory.    

An Important Update

In-Person & Telephone Support (Virtual Visits)

  • We will schedule in-person appointments based on the need for spirometry, preferred language support, etc.
  • We may be able to offer a follow-up appointment by phone or virtual visit over Zoom.
Spirometry Updated

Community Spirometry

Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Locations for Pediatric Spirometry, Calgary Zone:

  • This list provides direct links to labs and forms

Services Available within the Calgary Zone

  • Certified Respiratory Educators (CRE) at the Community Pediatric Asthma Service provide spirometry testing interpreted by a pediatric respirologist and asthma education. This includes device assessment, trigger identification and avoidance strategies, a written Asthma Action Plan and referral to Asthma Specialty Clinic if required.
  • Fax: (403) 776-3806                    Phone:  (403) 943-9139
Referral Form
  • Specialist assessment, pulmonary function testing interpreted by a pediatric respirologist, educator assessments - device, trigger identification/ environment assessment, Asthma Action Plan
  • May also include nurse telephone advice/support if psychosocial factors impact asthma control or challenges related to living with a chronic condition
  • Fax: (403) 776-3807               Phone: (403) 955-7328
Referral Form
  • Physician referral to Respirologist for patients 17+ years
  • Referrals coordinated by Calgary Zone Pulmonary Central Access & Triage (PCAT) and forwarded to the clinic for triage
  • Fax: (403) 592-4201               Phone:  (403) 943-8660
Referral Form
  • The Calgary COPD & Asthma Program accepts self-referral from patients 16 years and older.  Patients are seen by a Certified Respiratory Educator for education including understanding asthma/COPD/chronic cough, treatment, self-management skills and tobacco reduction
  • Fax:  (403) 476-7772.      Phone: (403) 944-8742
Referral Form
  • Pharmacists can refer pediatric patients to the Community Pediatric Asthma Service for asthma education
  • Fax: (403) 776-3806        Phone: (403) 943-9139
Referral Form
  • A number of community pediatricians with an interest in asthma accept acute asthma referrals in a timely fashion
  • Telephone advice to primary care physicians between 8:00 am – 8:00 pm, 7 days/week
  • Phone: (403) 955-1098
  • Pulmonary function testing 6+ years and pre-school testing 4-6 years (if developmentally appropriate), interpreted by a pediatric respirologist. No consultation
  • Methacholine challenge and exercise testing referrals can only be made by respiratory specialty clinic physicians
  • Fax:  (403) 403-592-5101         Phone: (403) 955-7875
Referral Form
  • Physicians can call the Alberta Children's Hospital switchboard and ask to page the “pediatric respiratory physician on-call” for urgent patient concerns
  • Phone: (403) 955-7211

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